Aerospace Angels is a national network of business angels specializing in aeronautics and space. It brings together passionate investors who support innovative start-ups by providing them with pre-seed/seed financing, sector expertise, credibility, and tailored support to foster their growth.
A non-profit association established under the French law of 1901, created in June 2023 by Sabrina Barré and Jade Ricouart, ASTRES has quickly become the go-to collective for students and young professionals passionate about space in France. By bringing together young enthusiasts from diverse academic backgrounds, we aim to create a forum where varied ideas and perspectives can contribute to shaping France’s future space strategy. With a focus on diversity and gender equality, we demonstrate that the space sector is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or gender, encouraging young people to consider careers and missions in this thriving field.
As a public consulting firm, we work to support the internationalization of the French economy.
Convinced that the right people can change everything, we provide entrepreneurs with our expertise and the power of our network in France and around the world.
Our teams open new markets for French companies and contribute to France’s attractiveness to foreign investors, generating business and jobs in France.
Created in 2006, the French Maritime Cluster (CMF) brings together all the players in the maritime ecosystem, from industry to services and maritime activities of all kinds.
Founded in 2022, Dragonfly Partners is a private and independent French consulting firm specializing in support related to security and defense markets and issues. The space sector, in its dual-use dimension, is one of our key areas of expertise. As such, the firm has a strong grasp of defense-related challenges and operational needs, and supports its clients in developing solutions that address these challenges and requirements.
Since 2007, EuroCloud France has been the French representative of EuroCloud, the leading European organization for the cloud computing sector, bringing together more than 1,500 member companies across 31 countries. As a network of cloud and AI stakeholders in Europe, EuroCloud France plays a crucial role in supporting France’s digital transition and in fostering the rapidly growing cloud ecosystem.
The French Space Club, created at the initiative of French stakeholders involved in the space industry, aims to serve as a strategic channel for decision-makers by focusing on political and institutional awareness.
Its objectives:
• Unite public stakeholders around a better understanding of space and its contributions to society.
• Foster interactions between decision-makers and companies providing services based on space applications and solutions through thematic debates and demonstrations.
• Promote French successes in this sector during a dedicated event.
The GICAN, Groupement des Industries de la Construction et Activités Navales, is the professional union that brings together French industrialists in the naval and maritime sector.
A major component of the Filière des Industriels de la Mer, GICAN today brings together more than 320 companies in the naval industry: shipyards, system integrators, integrators, equipment manufacturers, design offices and engineering and service companies that work on the design, manufacture, maintenance, modernization, dismantling and deconstruction of ships, submarines, drones, aeromaritime means, marine renewable energies and everything related to the exploration and valorization of the oceans.
Engineers and Scientists of France (IESF) represents engineers and scientists in France. As a major player in scientific, technological, and economic debates, IESF is recognized as a public utility organization since 1860 and is an independent and apolitical federation.
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Founded in 2000, the Institut Montaigne is a space for reflection, concrete proposals, and experimentation in the service of the public interest. A leading think tank in France and Europe, its work is the result of a rigorous, critical, and open analytical method that takes into account major societal, technological, environmental, and geopolitical factors to produce studies and foster debates on public policy.
As a non-profit organization, the Institut Montaigne structures its work around four thematic pillars: social cohesion, economic dynamics, government action, and international cooperation. Conducted with collegiality and independence, the Institut Montaigne brings together businesses, researchers, civil servants, associations, trade unions, and individuals from civil society and diverse backgrounds. Our work is intended for public and private actors, both political and economic, as well as engaged citizens.
The NewSpace Task Force of MEDEF International supports industrial companies and start-ups in the sector with their international expansion by organizing business missions, high-level meetings in France, and long-term initiatives targeting both French and foreign public authorities. These companies gain increased visibility for their products and services among top-level institutions.
Space Women Alliance is an international initiative committed to promoting inclusion in the space sector. Its mission is to inspire, empower, and advocate for women and their allies to strengthen equity and diversity across the global space ecosystem.
Through flagship programs: SWANRise (mentorship), SWANSpace (talent visibility), and SWANChampion (collective advocacy), the network brings together committed women and men to help build a more inclusive, innovative, and socially responsible space sector.